SNCF Renouvelables: SNCF launches solar energy production subsidiary

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On Thursday, the French national railways announced the launch of ‘SNCF Renouvelables,’ its solar energy production subsidiary. The division will oversee the creation of solar power stations across the country on land owned by SNCF. Its first objective is to cover around 20 per cent of its electricity needs by 2030.

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SNCF Renouvelables: SNCF launches solar energy production subsidiary

Solar farm
Solar farm Shutterstock

On Thursday, the French national railways announced the launch of ‘SNCF Renouvelables,’ its solar energy production subsidiary. The division will oversee the creation of solar power stations across the country on land owned by SNCF. Its first objective is to cover around 20 per cent of its electricity needs by 2030.

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